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Educational Services · Sault Sainte Marie, MI

Lake Superior State University

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lake Superior State University ranks #87,866 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$900
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#87,866
of 99,447 penalized employers

Lake Superior State University in Sault Sainte Marie, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $900. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Lake Superior State University 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #87,866 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Educational Services industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $611 in back wages owed to 21 affected workers. For comparison, Ocongi, LLC in Tucson, AZ is another educational services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,500 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#87,866
of 99,447 penalized employers
$611
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 86/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (0.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $611 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($611 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Lake Superior State University compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Lake Superior State University runs well below peers (0.30x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$900 Top 12% most affordable more affordable than 88% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Educational Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Lake Superior State University.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.009.418.928.337.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMT BAKER SD #507, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5DANSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14ALPINE SCHOOL DISTRICT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2UNIVERSITY OF PITTSB…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1STATE OF CALIFORNIA,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13ALBANY CITY SD HIGH …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5PIEDMONT UNIFIED SCH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2TENNESSEE TECH UNIVE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10WINTER CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0FULTON CSD FAIRGRIEV…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12ANTIOCH UNIFIED SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ETOWAH CITY BOARD OF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16HAMBURG CSD HIGH SCH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2PATERSON SCHOOL DIST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0BUREAU OF INDIAN EDU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 36OSWEGO CSD DISTRICT …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CALIFORNIA STATE UNI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4OAKLAND UNIFIED SCHO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2ARLINGTON COMMUNITY …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4Lake Superior State …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2
Lake Superior State University has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 2 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Educational Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Lake Superior State University in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

Among 856 Educational Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Lake Superior State University ranks #710 at $900 current penalty. WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Lake Superior State University at rank #475 of 478 employers ($611 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $900 OSHA penalties plus $611 WHD back wages (40.4% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Lake Superior State University Compares

Lake Superior State University's 0.67 violations per inspection compares to the Educational Services sector average of 5.7 violations per employer.

Against the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.30x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2024-04-29

Last Inspection

2025-10-20

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$300

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $300 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$1,800

Current Penalty Amount

$900

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$1,511

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $900 from the initial assessment of $1,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$611
Employees Affected
21
WHD Violations
22
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$29
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$611

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Lake Superior State University owed $611 in back wages to 21 employees across 1 case and 22 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How Lake Superior State University compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Lake Superior State University Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.5
Violations 2 5.7
Total Penalty $900 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $300 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Lake Superior State University, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($900 here).

Wa317965955 - Yakima School District #007 $900 WA Lander University $900 SC The College of New Jersey $900 NJ Cal State Sacramento $900 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

MT Baker SD #507 3 insp. Deming, WA Dansville High School 3 insp. Dansville, NY Alpine School District 3 insp. Lehi, UT University of Pittsburgh 3 insp. Pittsburgh, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

Sweetser
Saco, ME
0 inspections $0
Turlock Unified School District
Turlock, CA
1 inspections $0
Human Learning Systems
Denison, IA
0 inspections $0
Chatfield College
Cincinnati, OH
0 inspections $0
Ocongi, LLC
Tucson, AZ
2 inspections $1,500

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What to do with this record

Use Lake Superior State University's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Lake Superior State University against Sweetser, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Lake Superior State University's inspection and penalty record is typical for Educational Services or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Educational Services sector
  • Lake Superior State University also carries $611 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake Superior State University safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Lake Superior State University's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Educational Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Lake Superior State University have? ▼
Lake Superior State University has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $900.
How many OSHA inspections has Lake Superior State University had? ▼
Lake Superior State University has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-04-29 and the most recent on 2025-10-20. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Lake Superior State University? ▼
Lake Superior State University has been assessed $900 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,800 (a 50.0% reduction). Additionally, $611 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Lake Superior State University have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Lake Superior State University has 1 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
Has Lake Superior State University been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Lake Superior State University, resulting in $611 in back wages owed to 21 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Lake Superior State University operate in? ▼
Lake Superior State University operates in the Educational Services sector (NAICS code 611310). This industry has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,042 total OSHA inspections and $9.64M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Lake Superior State University owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Lake Superior State University owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $611 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Lake Superior State University rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Lake Superior State University ranks #87,866 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Lake Superior State University's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Lake Superior State University's total OSHA penalty of $900 is below the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ocongi, LLC in Tucson, AZ is a similar educational services employer with $1,500 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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